Art Director
Core
Lead creative direction and design for 40+ annual non-fiction children's book titles (original and licensed) for preschool through young adult readers.
Role type
Senior Art Director (Publishing)
Builds
Non-fiction book covers and interiors for Trade and School markets
Domain
Children's Publishing / Non-fiction
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Non-fiction book design, Print production file building, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Freelance designer management, Budget management, Project scheduling
Preferred skills
Children's publishing experience, Licensed brand design, Novelties design
Responsibilities
Oversee creative direction and design of 40+ titles annually, Lead and contribute to design of select key titles, Hire and manage freelance designers and illustrators, Develop and manage project budgets and timelines, Collaborate with editorial, production, sales, and marketing teams, Identify opportunities for business growth through creative services
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC